Baked Crack Chicken is a popular dish known for its flavorful combination of chicken, bacon, cream cheese, and ranch seasoning. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and season them with salt and pepper.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the bacon layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- If you prefer a golden-brown top, you can broil the dish for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Serve the Baked Crack Chicken with your favorite side dishes like rice, mashed potatoes, or a green salad. Enjoy your delicious and savory meal!
